Aug 7, 2023

Kevin Douglas Muir, Sr., 68, of Bolivar, PA passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at his home.

The son of Harry and Audrey (Patton) Muir, he was born August 15, 1954 in Westmoreland County, PA.

Kevin was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1973 and worked for Gerdau Steel in New Jersey...

Aug 6, 2023

Nicholas Sracic, 75, of Blairsville, PA passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 6th, 2023, in Independence Health System, Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The son of Nicholas J. Sracic and Louise (Kurant) Sracic, he was born December 19, 1947, in Indiana, PA.

Nick was a graduate of Derry Area High School, Class of 1965, and a...

Jul 25, 2023

Sylvia Joyce (Riddell) Mileff, 95, died peacefully at home on July 25, 2023, in Pittsburgh, PA.

She was born April 12, 1928, in Bournemouth, England. Sylvia attended Bournemouth School for Girls and graduated as a registered nurse from Guy’s Hospital, London. Sylvia returned to Bournemouth as an operating room staff nurse until a love of travel took...

Jul 25, 2023

Ronald Barry Quick, 73, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Independence Health System, Westmoreland Hospital, Greensburg, PA.

The son of Clair B. Quick and Geraldine (Fink) Quick, he was born on December 5, 1949, in Latrobe, PA.

Prior to his retirement in 2014, Ron was employed by Pace Industries as...

Jul 20, 2023

Harold C. Bowman, 75, of Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at St. Andrew’s Village.

A son of the late James C. and Betty (Craig) Bowman, he was born Sept. 10, 1947, in Indiana.

Harold worked in the cafeteria at Indiana University of Pennsylvania until his retirement. He was a member of the Crete...

Jul 19, 2023

Daniel Merle Henry, 74, of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at his home.

A son of the late Joseph M. and Blanche E. (Thompson) Henry, he was born Oct. 27, 1948, in Indiana.

Prior to starting his own business, Dan’s Lawn Repair, which he had for 15 years, he had previously worked at...

Jul 16, 2023

Kyle Vaughn Allen, 34, of Clymer, PA passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Mark W. and Victoria L. (Murphy) Allen, he was born on March 30, 1989, in Latrobe, PA.

Kyle graduated from United High School, Class of 2007.

Kyle enjoyed working on...

Jul 15, 2023

Dale James “Jim” Kwisnek, Sr., 76, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at his home.

The son of Steve and Ruby L. (Sharp) Kwisnek, he was born on June 15, 1947, in Indiana, PA.

Jim graduated from Saltsburg High School, Class of 1965 and was a veteran of the US Army...

Jul 12, 2023

Cynthia Kay Bence, 81, of Sarasota, Fla., formerly of Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at her home.

A daughter of the late Charles H. and Dorothy (Lydic) Bence, she was born July 27, 1941, in Indiana.

Cindy was a graduate of Penn Joint High School in Harrison City and the Western Pennsylvania Hospital...

Jul 11, 2023

Garnet Ruth (Oaks) Citeroni, 85, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at her home.

The daughter of William Oaks Sr. and Ora Mae (Libengood) Oaks Blystone, she was born on September 7, 1937, in Derry, PA.

Garnet graduated from Blairsville High School, Class of 1956.

Garnet was a member...

Jul 11, 2023

Russell George Quick, 81, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Independence Health System – Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of William J. and Ruth H. (Greene) Quick, he was born on June 4, 1942, in Blairsville, PA.

Russell was a graduate of Blairsville High School, Class of 1960 and...

Jul 10, 2023

Stanley Robert Sulkowski, 73, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at his home.

The son of Stanley and Theresa (Calamera) Sulkowski, he was born September 3, 1949, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Stanley was a graduate of North Catholic High School, Class of 1967 and received an associate degree in engineering from Penn...

Jul 7, 2023

Barry Robert Rodkey, 68, of New Florence, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at his home.

A son of the late William M. and Kathryn (Pardee) Rodkey, he was born Nov. 23, 1954, in Spangler.

Barry served his country in the U.S. Army during Peacetime. He was a self-employed completion specialist in the Oil and...

Jul 7, 2023

Richard John Muth, Jr., 28, of Clarksburg, PA passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, in Torrance, PA as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

The son of Richard J. Muth, Sr. and Christina (Lapinski) Muth, he was born September 21, 1994, in Allentown, PA.

Richard was a graduate of Upper Perkiomen...

Jul 4, 2023

Brian Keith Groff, Sr., 66, of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at UPMC Presbyterian.

A son of the late Vernon S. and L. Ruth (McEwen) Groff, he was born Nov. 5, 1956, in New Kensington.

Brian retired from the trucking industry. He enjoyed riding his Harley and spending time with his family. Brian...

Jul 4, 2023

Paul Joseph LaMantia, Jr., 74, of Latrobe, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at home.

The son of Paul J. LaMantia, Sr. and Ann I. (Flickinger) LaMantia, he was born March 4, 1949, in Johnstown, PA.

Paul graduated from Laurel Valley High School, Class of 1967 and worked for the United Union of...

Jul 1, 2023

Merle Franklin Sexton, Jr., 66, of Indiana, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, at his home.

A son of the late Merle F. and Louise (Vanderhoof) Sexton, Sr., he was born May 11, 1957, in Indiana.

After nearly 24 years, Merle retired from R&P Coal. He was a member of the UMWA Local 1412. For...

Jun 19, 2023

Ramona (McCurdy) Frederick, 91, passed away on Monday June 19, 2023 at St. Andrew’s Village.

She was a home maker all of her life.

Left to cherish her memory are two daughters.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Frederick in 1997.

Per Mrs. Frederick’s wishes, she wanted...

Jun 16, 2023

Bonnie (Long) Curnow Cunkelman, 61, of Indiana, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023, at Beacon Ridge, Indiana.

The daughter of Leonard Long, Sr. and Alethia L. (Patterson) Long, she was born Jan. 11, 1962, in Indiana.

Bonnie graduated from Indiana High School, Class of 1979 and worked as a personal care aide. She was a...

Jun 16, 2023

Dolores Pearl (Humphrey) Stile, 86, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, in Loyalhanna Care Center, Latrobe, PA.

The daughter of George and Lucinda (Nicholson) Humphrey, she was born August 16, 1936, in Latrobe, PA.

Dolores graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 1954 and worked for the Blairsville-Saltsburg School District...